Contradiction with Matthew 14:33
This verse describes how the disciples worshipped Jesus as the Son of God, which contrasts John 1:20 where John the Baptist denies being the Christ.
Matthew 14:33: Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
Contradiction with Luke 9:20
Peter declares Jesus as the Christ of God, which contradicts John's denial in John 1:20 of being the Christ himself.
Luke 9:20: He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
Contradiction with Acts 2:36
Peter proclaims Jesus as both Lord and Christ, contradicting John's confession in John 1:20 where he states he is not the Christ.
Acts 2:36: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Contradiction with John 8:58
Jesus claims His divine identity with "before Abraham was, I am," contrasting John's denial of being the Christ in John 1:20.
John 8:58: Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:16
Peter identifies Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God, highlighting the contradiction with John admitting in John 1:20 he is not the Christ.
Matthew 16:16: And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Contradiction with Mark 8:29
Peter answers, "Thou art the Christ," affirming Jesus' identity, which contradicts John's denial of being the Christ in John 1:20.
Mark 8:29: And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.
Contradiction with John 10:30
Jesus declares, "I and my Father are one," which is a contrast to John 1:20 where John the Baptist denies being the Christ.
John 10:30: I and [my] Father are one.
Paradox #1
John 1:20 might present a contradiction or inconsistency when considered alongside other accounts about John the Baptist and his identity. Some might find a contradiction in how this verse portrays John’s denial of being a certain significant figure, while other historical or biblical texts might suggest expectations or prophecies pointing towards such an identification. This could lead to debates or conflicts around interpretations of John the Baptist's role and identity in religious texts.